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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.17 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.17 and 62.91 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.17 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.17 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.17 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 6,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,049.74/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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